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Tuesday 24 March 2020

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Strict new rules as virus fight escalates

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced strict new rules, including the closure of all non-essential shops, to tackle the spread of coronavirus which he described as the "biggest threat this country has faced for decades". The government has detailed the businesses that are allowed to stay in operation.
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Ask the expert: How to grow your business

Karen Prior, group finance director at Anpario plc, offers her expertise on growing a business.
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Deals

Further £100m funding for car buying platform

An online car buying platform established by the founder of Zoopla has secured an additional £100m in funding.
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Airbus takes steps to boost liquidity and balance sheet

Airbus has outlined steps it is taking, including a new €15bn credit facility, to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ask the expert: Covid-19 response

This blog had been intended as the fourth in our series on preparing a business for sale and planning for the future. Considering the extraordinary circumstances we now all find ourselves in and in response to questions from clients and contacts, Catriona Attride, national head of private wealth at Gateley Legal, will be using this opportunity to address some of the concerns we have been presented with.
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Business

Home schooling demand boosts The Works

The Works has reported a significant uplift in sales last week as customers bought products to support their child's ongoing education following the closure of schools in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The listed retailer has now temporarily shut all of its stores to encourage social distancing for the safety and wellbeing of its staff, customers and the wider community.
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Jobs to go as 70 Laura Ashley shops to close

More than 700 jobs have been placed at risk after it was announced that 70 UK Laura Ashley are to close. Administrators from PwC will continue to trade the remaining 77 UK shops while looking to secure a buyer for the business.
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Sales rise for Dunelm ahead of Covid-19 hit

Dunelm has revealed its sales had been rising before the impact of the coronavirus pandemic started to hit the retail giant.
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New board member for historic health insurer

A new board member has been hired by a Birmingham-based health insurance company.
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JD Sports to emerge in ‘strong position’

JD Sports believes it will emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic in a "strong position to resume our previous positive momentum".
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Lookers to temporarily close all sites

Lookers is temporarily closing of its trading locations with immediate effect.
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Property

Proposals submitted for canalside flats

Plans have been drawn up for almost 30 apartments near the Grand Union Canal in Solihull.
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Industrial and logistics property portfolio bought for £120m

An industrial and logistics property portfolio with sites located across the UK has been acquired for £120m.
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Manufacturing

Historic steel supplier slips into the red

A West Bromwich steel supplier which dates back to the 1820s slipped to a pre-tax loss during its latest financial year, newly filed documents have revealed.
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Filta outlines plans to mitigate Covid-19 impact

Filta Group, a listed business which provides cooking oil filtration and fryer management services to restaurants, has detailed the action it is taking to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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